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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta can be on your table tonight! Get dinner on the table FAST with these handy shortcuts!
Weeknights are a total crunch for us, regardless of what’s going on. I constantly struggle with what to feed my family on any given day that everyone will eat, and I can get on the table FAST.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a great meal to throw together quickly. It uses a few shortcuts (the good kind!), but the flavor is incredible.
Creamy, cheesy and with delicious ranch flavor, plus BACON, this dinner also packs a protein punch with the addition of chicken.
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I am not above getting a little help.
I stopped by the deli at Safeway for some pre-cooked, pre-shredded rotisserie chicken to add. I also use bacon bits and cook my pasta all in one pot in chicken stock. I pick all of these up when I do my shopping, knowing there’ll be a night I’ll need dinner in a hurry!
They have a huge variety of Ready to go Meals which are quick, easy, and convenient—perfect for busy families as kids head back to school.
If you’re into easy pasta recipes, try this delicious skillet mac and cheese or this lightened Chili Mac & Cheese.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy – this dinner is cooked in one pot!
- Common ingredients – everything to make this recipe can be found at Safeway!
I shopped at Safeway in my local area, but you can also find a wide assortment of Ready to go Meals at the Albertsons Companies family of stores, including Albertsons, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Randalls, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb and Vons.
Safeway offers a large variety of Ready to go Meals in the deli department to make dinner not only quick but delicious. Offerings include (but are not limited to) Shepherd’s Pie, meatloaf, smoked ribs, made-fresh in-store chicken pot pie, chicken street taco trays, or you can grab a shredded rotisserie chicken as I did, and make a quick and easy-to-prep meal like taco salad, chicken soup, or even a delicious and balanced protein addition to veggies and rice!
Safeway also offers Grocery Delivery and DriveUp & Go™ for convenient ways to shop – this has been a lifesaver for me!
Discover savings and more great items like this at a store near you!
Kylee’s Notes
- You can use leftover bacon (is that such a thing in your house? It’s really not in mine), or simply cook some right before you add the stock and ranch to your pot. You can also use real bacon bits like I did if you prefer.
- Pick up a bagged salad, or some crusty bread to complete your meal.
Ingredients
Full, printable recipe below – just scroll down to the recipe card!
How to make this recipe:
Full, printable recipe below – just scroll down to the recipe card!
Heat the stock in a large skillet or dutch oven. Whisk in the ranch seasoning and cream, then add the pasta.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until most of the stock has absorbed (and the pasta is tender).
Add the cream cheese, cooked chicken, bacon, and cheddar to pan.
Stir until cheese has melted and the sauce is thickened.
Remove from heat.
Devour.
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One Pan Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup crumbled bacon
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 1 Tbs ranch seasoning
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbs cream cheese softened
- 8 oz cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the stock in a large skillet or dutch oven. Whisk in the ranch seasoning and cream, then add the pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until most of the stock has absorbed (and the pasta is tender).
- Add the cream cheese, cooked chicken, bacon, and cheddar to pan.
- Stir until cheese has melted and the sauce is thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Devour.
nutrition facts
Nutritional Disclaimer
Recipes written and produced on Kylee Cooks are for informational purposes only. Kylee is not a certified nutritionist. Nutritional data provided on Kylee Cooks has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration.
Loreto Nardelli says
I love cheesy pasta. I have shopped at Safeway for many years. They always have a good selection. Great job on the pasta, and everything tastes better with bacon!😋
Jessica Knott says
I keep a bottle of the dry ranch seasoning on hand in the pantry at all times. I love to add it to recipes to add flavor and this one is too good to be true with cream, bacon, ranch and pasta! Next weeks dinner for the family!
Jenny says
That is an incredible recipe. I am all for one-pot meals and your method and ingredients are my favorites. Super easy and fast, had dinner ready asap and all the family loved it and had seconds. Thanks so much!!
Erin says
They have precooked and pre-shredded chicken?! How cool. I didn’t know that. I’ll have to look for it next time!
EA Stewart says
So fun getting new ideas for what to make with rotisserie chicken. My family loves this recipe. And, I love how easy it is to make!
Gourmet Vegetarians says
Might have to try this recipe using a vege sub for chicken- sounds delicious!
Amy Liu Dong says
To be honest, this dish makes my mouthwatering. It looks really delicious! I will definitely making this for my family, thanks for sharing!
Paula Montenegro says
I LOVE recipes with rotisserie chicken! It’s such a lifesaver and has amazing flavor. OMG, this pasta is definitely going to be on my table tonight. Thanks for sharing!
Ashley says
My mouth is watering just looking at this. I definitely want to add this to my dinner menu!
Nicole says
Thank you! I definitely will be making this. I need one pot meals like this in my life.